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Marry Me Chicken Pasta - Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Delight

This viral Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe combines tender chicken, sun dried tomatoes, and creamy Parmesan sauce for a restaurant-quality dish that's perfect for date night. It comes together quickly while delivering impressive results that are both comforting and sophisticated.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining
  2. Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from skillet
  4. In the same skillet, cook minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add sun dried tomatoes and cook for another minute
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream
  7. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly until sauce becomes smooth and creamy
  8. Add reserved pasta water a tablespoon at a time if sauce is too thick
  9. Return cooked chicken to skillet and add drained pasta, tossing everything together until evenly coated
  10. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan before serving

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for smoother sauce melting, reserve pasta water for perfect sauce consistency, cook chicken thighs as an alternative